Examples of recession and post-recession urban interventions are on exhibition in Seattle, with the goal of inspiring Pacific Northwest designers to greater moments of tactical urbanism. Through Feb. 22.

He's known for being one of the fathers of the American Craft movement, but midcentury modern designer George Nakashima should also get credit for promoting the beauty of sustainable, found objects such as live-edge furniture.

As part of the 2012 Seattle Design Festival, the Seattle Architecture Foundation celebrates its 15th annual models exhibit, with participating firms including firms such as DLR Group, ZGF Architects, LMN Architects, and Mithun.

Olson Kundig Architects’ pro bono storefront offers the firm a chance to experiment with everything from a mushroom farm to an exhibit on homelessness, as well as engage with the community. ARCHITECT brings you a slide show of a years' worth of experiments.